Concrete spending targets established
Mexico’s explicit budget allocations make investment in NCD prevention and care visible within the broader health financing system. In 2024 Mexico allocated US$52 million to its programme for the Prevention and Control of Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes. The budget also includes distinct allocations to public health institutions, including specialised institutes such as national oncology centres.
Optimised and coherent fiscal policies
In January 2026, Mexico strengthened health taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, high-calorie non-essential foods, and tobacco. The reforms aim both to discourage consumption of products that contribute to NCD risk and to generate additional public revenue. In 2026, the health tax increases are expected to raise an additional US$2.4 billion (MXN 41 billion), which could support health priorities including access to drinking water and the prevention and treatment of NCDs.
Strategic access levels to lower costs of medicines and devices
Not yet assessed
Investment in/prioritisation of data and surveillance
Not yet assessed